1. The act or fact of possessing.

2. The state of being possessed.

3. Physical control of the ball or puck by a player or team.

4. The condition of being on offense: The home team was in possession during most of the fourth quarter.

Something owned or possessed.

possessions Wealth or property.

Law Actual holding or occupancy with or without rightful ownership.

A territory subject to foreign control.

Self-control.

The state of being dominated by or as if by evil spirits or by an obsession.

Sports

1. Physical control of the ball or puck by a player or team.

2. The condition of being on offense: The home team was in possession during most of the fourth quarter.